Trump Signs Order Making English the Official U.S. Language
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday declaring English as the official language of the United States, a first in the nation’s history.
The order rescinds Executive Order 13166, issued by President Bill Clinton in 2000, which required federal agencies and federally funded organizations to provide language assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency. Under the new directive, these institutions now have the discretion to discontinue services in other languages.
A Contradictory Strategy Toward Latino Voters
During his campaign, Trump heavily invested in Spanish-language advertisements, successfully garnering significant Latino support. However, upon taking office, he removed the Spanish version of the White House website and discontinued its official Spanish-language X account.
With this new order, many see it as a direct rebuke of Spanish speakers, reinforcing the perception that he leveraged their votes only to politically and administratively sideline them.
Key Consequences
🔹 Access to Services – Non-English speakers may face barriers to healthcare, legal services, and administrative procedures.
🔹 Immigrant Integration – While proponents argue the measure promotes national unity, critics warn it could limit civic participation among immigrant communities.
🔹 Potential Legal Challenges – Civil rights organizations are considering legal action against the policy.
